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Golden Dolphin liveaboard

Golden Dolphin Safari World · from $132 per day · sails Brothers & Elphinstone, North & Brothers, North & Wrecks, North, Tiran & Dahab

Built2003Refit2025Length36 mGuests20Cabins10NitroxFreeWi-FiFree
Golden Dolphin I liveaboard in the Red Sea
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Book Golden Dolphin on Divebookerfrom $132 per person per day · 3.0/5 from 1 guest review
Check current availability on Divebooker18 departures listed when we checkedCheck →

Whole-trip price per person in US dollars on Divebooker, checked 28 Oct 2026. Prices may change; check current availability on Divebooker.

Our take on Golden Dolphin

  • Only 1 guest review on Divebooker so far (3.0/5), so the score can still move a lot.
  • On LiveAboard.com it scores 9.5/10 from 39 reviews, a useful second opinion.
  • From $132 per day it is priced close to the typical boat on the same routes ($144).
  • Nitrox is free on board, while many boats charge extra for it.
  • About 1 divers per guide, as listed by Divebooker.
  • A mid-sized boat for 20 guests in 10 cabins, the most common size in Egypt.
  • Built in 2003 and refitted in 2025.
  • 10 upcoming departures are guaranteed to run.

Who it suits: Sails both beginner-friendly northern routes and the marine parks, so check each departure's route before booking.

Based on Divebooker guest scores, prices and departures, checked 28 Oct 2026. We have not inspected this boat in person yet.

Departures and timetable

Departures that still have space, with the price per person for the whole trip in US dollars. Sold-out dates are not shown.

DatesNightsRouteFrom → toPrice
12–19 Nov 20267North ClassicHurghada$1,168Check availability
4–11 Dec 20267North incl. Strait of TiranHurghada$1,057Check availability
14–21 Jan 20277North incl. Strait of TiranHurghada$1,112Check availability
28 Jan – 4 Feb 20277North - BrothersHurghada$1,182Check availability
18–25 Feb 20277North - BrothersHurghada$1,182Check availability
25 Mar – 1 Apr 20277North - Straits of Tiran - DahabHurghada$1,182Check availability
15–22 Apr 20277North incl. Strait of TiranHurghada$1,251Check availability
29 Apr – 6 May 20277North-Safaga (Salem Express)Hurghada$1,251Check availability
6–13 May 20277North ClassicHurghada$1,251Check availability
13–20 May 20277North - BrothersHurghada$1,322Check availability
20–27 May 20277North ClassicHurghada$1,251Check availability
27 May – 3 Jun 20277North - BrothersHurghada$1,322Check availability
3–10 Jun 20277North incl. Strait of TiranHurghada$1,251Check availability
1–8 Jul 20277North incl. Strait of TiranHurghada$1,112Check availability
22–29 Jul 20277North - Brother IslandsHurghada → Port Ghalib$1,182Check availability
5–12 Aug 20277Brother IslandsPort Ghalib → Hurghada$1,182Check availability
30 Sep – 7 Oct 20277Brother Islands - SafagaHurghada$1,322Check availability
4–11 Nov 20277North - Straits of Tiran - DahabHurghada$1,322Check availability

Golden Dolphin questions

How much does a Golden Dolphin liveaboard cost?

Prices start from about $132 per person per day. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,057 to $1,322 per person for the whole trip on Divebooker. Marine park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.

When is the next Golden Dolphin departure?

The next departure with free space leaves on 12 Nov 2026 (North Classic, 7 nights) from $1,168 per person. 18 departures in our data still have space.

Which routes does Golden Dolphin sail?

Upcoming departures sail: Brothers & Elphinstone, North & Brothers, North & Wrecks, North, Tiran & Dahab. Routes change by season, so check each departure.

Where does Golden Dolphin depart from?

Upcoming departures leave from Hurghada, Port Ghalib.

Is Golden Dolphin a good liveaboard?

It scores 3.0/5 from 1 verified guest review on Divebooker, against an Egypt average of 4.7.

Does Golden Dolphin have nitrox?

Yes, nitrox is free on board.

How many guests does Golden Dolphin take?

Up to 20 guests in 10 cabins; the boat is 36 m long.

Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.